Articles for Outreach & Missions

A focus on ourselves grows when we are continually by ourselves.

The fastest shrinking category in American religion is still the largest category—people who self-identify as Christian, but whose religion is not a central part of their lives. We call these people nominal Christians.

We should never lose sight of the importance of what ministry is all about. It’s not about statistics, numbers or things; it’s about people. Always.

Jesus knew how to recruit. When He said to Peter and Andrew; “Come, follow me,” He wanted, even anticipated, a yes (Matthew 4:18-19). Jesus had...

Last fall on Twitter I made the claim that Paul confronted Peter (as recounted in Galatians 2:11ff.) out of a concern for racial justice as...

It costs something to follow Jesus.

Within the first few minutes of waking up, we determine the mindset we will have for the day. If we do not choose it, someone...

Turn what you read into a prayer. Use the word of Scripture to help you articulate your pain, your questions, your fear, your anger…